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Jaime Lyn

Condo Staging by Jaime Lyn Life by Design

I am excited to finally show you a new Condo I had the opportunity to design and stage in Mt. Pleasant, MI recently.  I previously did the interior design for the construction phase of this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in West Union Condominiums, and now that this property is on the market for sale, I staged it to help potential buyers visualize the property’s total appeal.  All of the condos in this association have the same exterior look, so what makes each space unique is how each condo’s interior space is designed.  I envision this property to be the perfect space for a professional, young family, or retiree/couple who may find it appealing to live in a brand new home, with all of the exterior maintenance and amenities taken care of by the condo association.  Let me take you inside!

View my Video below for an on-site look of my Condo Project!

Read on for more Details and Photos of my Condo Staging Project…

Because this was a spec house investment property, I designed the home with a very neutral color pallet, using tans, whites, grays, wood tones, and greens for a bit of color, to appeal to many potential buyers’ tastes.  I kept with neutral flooring, paint, and countertop finishes, making it very easy for any new homeowner to incorporate their own style and existing furnishings into the space and have it still flow very nicely.  When staging this property, I continued with these neutral finishes in the furnishings and decor I selected, and even though there are is not a lot of bright colors, per say in the space, using neutral tones together with varying textures and design, can still achieve a very interesting, and aesthetically pleasing look.

I really liked this adorable dinette set when I found it, and knew it would be perfect for the condo with it’s dark wood top finish coordinating nicely with the dark maple cabinets I selected in the kitchen, and the pretty white-washed trim working nicely with the white trim and other neutral finishes I used throughout the house.  Even if your cabinets are darker in color, there are still ways to bring in that ever-popular coastal or farmhouse style into your space with these types of subtle decorative touches.

I love to dress a table especially for staged properties as it gives a sense of what dinnertime could feel like in a home.  So many of our memories are made around the dinner table and I hoped to create a sense of invitation for this feeling, with this dinette setting.  I used a festive fall motif table runner, rustic tin chargers, simple white dinner plates, and a touch of shimmer with the beaded trim napkins and leafy metallic napkin holders to create this casual, yet stylish setting.  I added in a dinner candle from Magnolia, a pretty HOME sign with the same tin and whites finishes as in the place settings, and a little green planter for color.  I always like to glam up my tables a bit with some shimmer and I think the napkins and holders achieve that nicely, offsetting the rustic chargers and simple dinnerware perfectly.

I really like how the kitchen turned out, with the unique tile backsplash being one of my favorite materials I selected in the house.  The backsplash adds rich character to the space, bringing in all of the colors I used in the condo’s color pallet in this one material finish, working nicely with the dark maple cabinets and countertops, creating an appealing backdrop for the accompanying decorative pieces accessorizing the kitchen.

One thing I like to do for kitchen counter decor or table decor, is to decorate using trays, baskets, or decorative boxes.  This helps to contain various decorative pieces in one unit, making it very user friendly to pick up and move when you are wanting to clear the space to use as a workspace.  I found this rustic box with the same dark finishes as the cabinets, and candle holders in a white washed finish to display varying heights of pretty decorative pieces, with again a pop of green plants to add in that little bit of color to accent the look nicely.

Consistency is key when wanting your space to flow and make sense from one area to the next.  I loved that this tin pumpkin basket brought out some of the grays (from the living room.. you’ll see more below), the tin chargers from the dining table, gray tones in the tile backsplash, and even the stainless steel sink, and soon-to-come stainless appliances, to create an easy flow of color and finishes.

I decorated the bar with more of the simple dinner wear, as used on the table, and used some wicker wood chargers to add a bit of color and texture on the raised bar.  This would be the perfect space for bar stools for a more casual eating area, and for additional seating for guests.

The area behind the kitchen bar, is a nice transitional space between the kitchen and living area.  I also like to leave some flexibility within a space when showing potential buyers how they could modify a space for their specific needs.  One option for this space would be to add a larger dining room table under the pendant light, by moving the oversized chair to another area of the living room.  This could also create an opportunity to add additional cabinets in the kitchen area where the current dinette set is located.  I decided I wanted to place the pendant light fixture in this area, regardless if it was to be over a table or not, because it effectively draws down more light into the space from the high cathedral ceilings.  I also think the light fixtures I selected work well with the space, as they have a nice elegant feel, while also having an old world charm adding character to the space.

My favorite piece of furniture in the condo is the buffet.  I think it is a simple, yet gorgeous solid piece of furniture and really extends that dark wood finish from the kitchen into this area of the home.  Because I opted not to do a hutch, I still wanted to add some height in this look because of the tall cathedral ceilings, so I found these amazing decorative grills from Magnolia Home that effectively added the height that I wanted, while adding a pretty decorative touch to the setup as well.  I added some tall green topiaries, a white planter shelf, more greens, and some gray and whitewashed picture frames to create a very clean, simple, balanced look to decorate this buffet and transitional space along the great room wall.  The buffet also serves as a great functional piece as well, making an ideal place to store serving and specialty dishes not used on an everyday basis.

The living area is designed with beautiful patio doors, and accent windows serving as the condo’s main focal point and giving the room it’s gorgeous natural light.  Because I used tan and beige neutrals in the wall and trim finishes, and the flooring in this space, I decided I really wanted to add in some darker color tones in the furniture to offset the room’s look a bit, and allow the furniture an opportunity to really stand out.  I decided to go with the dark gray furniture and wall art to bring in more of the gray tones I used in more subtle ways in other areas of the condo.  Gray, while still being a neutral tone, is very “in” right now, and works very well with many accent colors or seasonal decor to easily accessorize and mix up your space’s look throughout the year.

I really love this living space, and I wanted it to feel very homey and inviting when a potential buyer tours the home. The scroll pillows came with the sofa and oversized chair, however I wanted to add more of the creamy white tones in with the dark gray furniture to lighten it up some, so I added in some textured white pillows and a fun, “Family” pillow for bit of interest as well  The coffee and side tables were the perfect fit with the dark wood finish and black iron details, consistent with the dark maple cabinets and pendant light fixtures used throughout the home.

I love decorating a coffee table as much as I like staging a dining table.  As I did with my kitchen counter decor, I displayed various decorative pieces in varying heights and textures within a basket tray.   This creates a very clean look and functionally, makes it easy, again, to move as one piece when needing the coffee table for functional purposes.

I loved this oversized chair and thought it was the perfect size for the space, offering additional seating without overwhelming the living area.  I added in pretty decorative accent pillows to accentuate the chair and add to the comfortable, classy look of the living room.

Side tables are fun to decorate as well.  Lamps, candles, and picture frames are my go-to side table decorations, and I tend to use these in threes, with three decorative pieces in varying heights and textures to help set off the table without making it feel too cluttered or overwhelmed…remembering to also leave space for functional things these side tables can be used for (coffee in the morning, glass of wine in the  evening, TV remote, and a good book!)

I found these decorative shelf shadow boxes for the living room wall, and thought they would add the perfect dimension I wanted on either side of the floral artwork.  I added in a candle in the same gray tones as the furniture, a little green planter inside, and I think it created a subtle, dimensional look complimenting the art work and wall very well.

I knew I wanted a clock in the space (I’m a sucker for a good clock) and when I found this dark, rich wood clock, I knew it was perfect for my condo’s staging… the dark wood finishes, rustic look, and size fits this wall in the corner of the living room perfectly and flowed beautifully with the other finishes I used throughout the condo.  A would suggest an entertainment table to be placed below the clock as a good option, with the large wicker basket working well to attractively store extra throw pillows and a light blanket when snuggling in for the day.

I lightly staged the two full bathrooms with the same dark grays and neutrals I used in the other areas of the house, but also added in a pop of color with teal.  I love decorating with neutrals because it is very easy to add in pops of color, even seasonal colors at different times of the year, making the space very versatile when changing looks.  This pretty rug was detailed with all the colors I wanted to use and looks nice with the ceramic tile as well.  I added in some decorative towels, candles, and even the hand soap to incorporate a stylish, consistent color scheme in the space.

Normally I wouldn’t decorate two bathrooms with the same furnishings, but to keep the condo flowing with consistent styling, I staged the guest bathroom with similar looks, using a dark charcoal gray shower curtain, more of the teal accents for added interest, and the same rug as I used in the guest bathroom.

I chose not to stage the Bedrooms, as in most cases buyers will already have their own bedroom furniture they plan to bring into their new space.  However, I did add in some accent throw pillows in teal and navy and a cute rustic basket to invite guests into the master bedroom area, and give them a suggestion of color that may work for them in this area of the home.

The condo also has a full unfinished basement, built with two egress windows and plumbed for a full bathroom, so this finished 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath home could easily transition into a 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath home once the basement is finished.

This project was so much fun for me to work on…I hope you enjoyed seeing my finished project!  Seeing the before/after pictures can attest to how a space can be totally transformed with creative staging, showcasing a much more appealing space for a homeowner or potential buyer to visualize the property’s full potential.

Before | After

Thank you for checking out my latest staging project and blog post!  I will have more projects I am currently working on to show you very soon!

If you are interested in this property at the West Union Condominiums off Lincoln Road in Mt. Pleasant MI, it is currently on the market with Klumpp Realty.  Click the link for more information and Call: 989.828.7403 for your own personal viewing.  As with most of my real estate staging projects, all of the furnishings and decorative pieces I used in this property are available for sale as an add-on option to the condo’s sale price.  Buyers have the option to purchase the condo without staging, completely staged as shown, or with an ala cart option of choosing select items.

I also wanted you to be able to Shop some of the looks I used in my condo staging (or very similar items.) SHOP them all below (click the pics) and SHOP at Jaime Lyn’s SHOP.

 

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Pier1 Harvest Sale… In Time for Fall Decorating!

Who is ready to decorate for FALL?!…AND who are my Pier1 fans?!  Well if you are both, you are in luck because Pier 1 is having a great sale on all of their Harvest Decor starting today!  I love a good trip to Pier1, not only for their amazing home decor, but also because their styling is so on point in their stores, creating such helpful inspiration for guests to visualize just how to apply these beautiful pieces in their own homes.  Pier 1 has ALL of their Harvest Decor, at 20% Off, but only from today thru Wednesday 9.19.18.  I’ve selected some of my favorite pieces from their Harvest collection for you to Shop below… click the pieces that inspire you… and enjoy the savings before their Harvest SALE ends!… (& keep scrolling down to the END of my Post for some helpful Harvest Decorating Tips!)…

 

I loved the subtle touches of Fall in this beautiful Pier1 Display I found in their store last week…just Gorgeous!

& Here’s a few helpful Harvest Decorating Tips to inspire you how to add a little of the Fall season into your home!

  • Add Fall inspired accent pillows on a porch welcome bench or living room sofa.
  • Display Fall inspired magazines on your coffee table.
  • Fill your greens with Fall leaves and garland to bring more of the Fall colors into your everyday arrangements.
  • Hang a festive wreath at your front door, or use it as a dining table centerpiece with a festive Fall candle in the middle.
  • & speaking of Candles.. get those Pumpkin Spice candles burning!…nothing feels more like Fall than those warm, cozy scents of Autumn!

Happy Decorating Friends!

SALE today thru Wednesday 9.19.18!

 

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My Visit to Rebel Magnolia’s Fall 2018 Flea Market

Jaime Lyn Life by Design | Rebel Magnolia Flea Market

Hey All… Life has been crazy BUSY for me the last few weeks with my kiddos school starting and a whole lot of other business and personal life things capturing my time…but I so wanted to share some fun I had this weekend, with all of you!  I visited the coolest Flea Market in my home state of Michigan on Saturday… the Rebel Magnolia Flea Market located at Roberts Community Park in Saginaw.  This was such a fun day for my girls and I… the weather felt like fall, people were browsing and shopping countless Michigan and midwest vendors selling their amazing, unique home and fashion items, there were food trucks galore…seriously no better way to spend a weekend afternoon.  I found this Flea Market to be a very carefully curated show selecting the most unique vendors specific to home decor, antiques, boutique fashion and accessories…so much to enjoy!  If you’re into all things vintage, bohemian, primitive, handmade, boutique, antique, farmhouse, industrial, retro…. they had all these styles represented.  The Rebel Magnolia Flea Market is developed and hosted by Hailey and Lauren who own the Rebel Magnolia store in Saginaw… another pit stop we made before we left town (go!…it’s a quaint shop of fashion and decor items on Gratiot Road, and I highly recommend stopping in!)…It was nice chatting with them at their booth while I was at the show too… great ladies!  So…Let me show you some of the market!

Welcome to Rebel Magnolia Flea Market!
White tents galore, housing the most unique treasures from some of the most amazing Michigan & midwest vendors
Rebel Magnolia Flea Market Vendors
Map of Rebel Magnolia Flea Market
Rebel Magnolia’s Personal Booth
Loved this vintage, fall, farmhouse display welcoming visitors into another booth at the flea market
It was a beautiful fall day for an outdoor market!…starting to feel more like Fall!
Such a CUTE display of antiques and collectibles
Marie J’s Couture – An adorable and stylin’  mobile boutique filled with unique clothing & accessories
Loved the gorgeous pieces found here!
Soy Candles galore were here at the flea market by many vendors!….such a big hit!
Willow Creek Candles…YUM & some of my favorites!
One of the best home decorated booths we seen with Daisy Street Market
So many signs….I love the simple look of these statement signs
Antique and refurbished furniture and home decor pieces from Out of My Shabby Mind
Refurbished furniture has such unique quality that can really bring character to your space…                                      another set from Daisy Street Market
So loved this piece with the gray and dark wood tones
A little bit of country, a little bit fall, going on with this booth
& rustic Fall vibes and more statement signs displayed here
Many unique Michigan inspired products were on display throughout the show!…so cute!
I wished I had little ones again when I seen these beautiful baby blankets from Heather Made Designs….gorgeous!
Such a unique boutique on wheels from Co Co Grand Boutique..loved their stuff!
Give me ALL the accessories… so simple and gorgeous from Genesis One Designs
Seriously…I could shop these markets every weekend!!
Two more Michigan area Flea Markets coming soon… September 15 & 16 and December 8 & 9 in Bay City, MI
& more show dates coming up…make sure you stop by Kristin Bleyenberg Design’s booth in Hudsonville Mi, Naperville, Il, Alger Heights, Mi, and Grand Rapids Mi this fall!

Check out more Flea Markets in Michigan Here! & some more Flea Markets in the country Here!

The fresh cut flowers in this adorable VW van was our favorite booth of all from Two of a Kind Floral

And ya’ll this is just a glimpse into all the various booths we seen…My daughters and I had such a fun time at this market!  If you missed Rebel Magnolia’s Flea Market this Fall, mark your calendars for their Spring Show ~ coming the Friday & Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend!

I’m going to be attending more Flea and Art Markets this Fall and will pass on info as dates approach to my Facebook and Instagram pages as I hear of them…and I’ll blog all the details here as well!  Even if you are not local to my area’s shows, I hope you can still enjoy my posts for fun design inspiration for your own Flea Market finds.  Be sure to Shop Rebel Magnolia’s store (or online shop here) in Saginaw, Michigan to get a taste of the market any time of the year.  If you know of a show coming soon….comment, email, or PM me…I’d love to come and cover it!

I hope you liked this Post….Tell me what your favorite fall shows are that you love to attend in your area!…Comment Below!

Thanks Friends & Happy Fall!

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Downtown Shopping at Gray’s Furniture & their BIG Smith Brothers Sale!

Gray’s Furniture | Downtown Mt. Pleasant, MI

 

I don’t know about all of you, but one of my favorite pastimes is visiting small, downtown shops and boutiques in my local area and when I travel to new places.  I find these local shops really speak to the heart, character, and novelty of a community.  One of my favorite stores to visit in my local community is Grays’ Furniture in downtown Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.  I love this welcoming furniture and home store, housed in a gorgeous old downtown building with it’s multipe floors of old world charm.  The high detailed ceilings, beautiful wooden staircase, and studio style upper floors make for a unique backdrop of an older time, perfect for showcasing their selection of furniture, florals, antiques, and gift accessories.

Gray’s Furniture | Front Window Display
Living Room Set | Gray’s Furniture

 

I stopped into Gray’s Furniture a few weeks ago with my three daughters, and we enjoyed over an hour of time, shopping their multiple floors of furniture and house decor.  Their front window displays alway entice me to stop in to see what’s new in the store, and I am so inspired when I browse through their perfectly staged room setups.  My girls love the personal touches of this kind of shopping as well… they admired the building’s unique appeal as they shopped, had fun visiting with the friendly staff, and were surprised to receive hand-written receipts, and their gift purchases wrapped in tissue paper and placed in their very own gift bags (the kinds of personal touches this younger generation rarely sees in retail experiences today.)  I think what I love most about Gray’s, is the easy, welcoming nature I feel when I walk in the door.  Whether I am greeted by longtime owners Michael and Rosemary, or other staff working the floor, I am made to feel I can leisurely browse at my own pace, and call on them when I have questions, or want to utilize their vast design experience for a home project I am working on.  I am also a big supporter of local family owned businesses and the Gray family has owned their store since 1974.  There’s a rich sense of family and tradition in the store and I find it to be one of it’s most desirable qualities, and one that is very hard pressed to recreate in more commercialized stores.

Gray’s Furniture | Home furnishings & decor
Gray’s Furniture – Home Decor

 

Gray’s Furniture has evolved through the years, and I myself remember the store as being the place in town to shop for appliances and furniture.  Today they are still known to carry the highest quality of furniture and home decor, but also offer a quaint boutique aspect to their store, with unique women’s clothing, accessories, and gift items for sale as well.  I am happy it feels as though this type of small-town shopping is coming full-circle in our ever-evolving shopping culture.  Years ago people shopped their local downtown stores on a regular basis, but as our shopping trends changed over the years to bigger nation-known stores, it seems some people drifted away from our local, downtown retailers a bit.  Nowadays though, it seems our shopping trends are changing yet again, with more and more people opting to avoid some of these bigger commercialized stores, instead preferring to order their necessities online, while enjoying their hobby, gift, and specialty shopping back at these more personalized, small downtown businesses, boutiques, and shops.  Women, especially will always enjoy retail shopping, and many people value this kind of personalized customer service for their specialty purchases.  I think stores like Gray’s Furniture, while evolving and bending through the years with the ever-changing shopping culture, will never go out of style, and I hope some of their best days with the most opportune retail times are on the horizon.

And now… let me tall you about that awesome furniture SALE…

Gray’s Furniture | boutique and gift items
Gray’s Furniture | house decor accessories

Gray’s Furniture Smith Brothers SALE!

When I visited Rosemary at Gray’s Furniture, she was excited to tell me about their current 40% off SALE on their signature Smith Brothers by Brune furniture line.  If you are not familiar with Smith Brothers, they are a furniture manufacturing company creating some of the highest quality furniture here in the United States, since 1926.  They make high quality furniture that lasts, using the best seat foam in the industry, solid maple lumber for their frames, and seams that last.  When I aim to select a piece of furniture I want to own for years, I shop this brand and am willing to pay the little extra for the long-lasting quality I am going to receive with those pieces.  Gray’s Furniture is offering their Smith Brothers by Brune line at 40% off retail pricing from August 13th through August 27th, with over 900 fabric options to select from.  If you are looking for new, quality furniture for your home, I encourage you to stop into Gray’s Furniture and take advantage of this amazing sale…and please tell them Jaime Lyn Life by Design sent you!

Front Window Display | Gray’s Furniture
Smith Brothers Sale | 900 Fabric Options

 

Grays’ Furniture is located at 222 E. Broadway Street, Mt. Pleasant MI.  Their hours are Monday thru Wednesday from 9 to 6, Thursdays 9-8, Fridays 9-6, and Saturdays 9-4:30.  You can check out their website here.  If you are in the Central Michigan area, make sure you stop into Gray’s Furniture to browse their home selection and take advantage of their Smith Brother’s Sale going on until August 27, 2018.  If you are not from my area, give them a call, as they may be able to help you remotely.  I encourage you to support your local downtown shops wherever you live…these businesses are the heart and soul of our communities!

This is a refinished antique piece I purchased at Gray’s Furniture a number of years ago and it is still one of my favorite pieces in my own home.

Jaime Lyn Life by Design | Antique piece from Gray’s Furniture

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Farmhouse Style

Who else is loving farmhouse design?… I’ll wait a moment while you wave your arms wildly in the air!  😉 For me, having a family farm, this simple and timeless style feels very natural to me.  However, even if you are not living a true-to-life “farming life-style”, but happen to be an HGTV fan, have shopped any of the home decor stores, or frequent Pinterest, you will see farmhouse design is everywhere, and you are more than likely becoming a fan of this timeless home style too.  I personally love the relaxed, simple, casual, and easy feel to farmhouse design, and enjoy that it’s not really trendy as these looks have been around for ages.  I think of natural wood, tin, copper, shiplap, black iron, white and natural finishes, and rough & rustic elements when I think of this style…and I also think of muddy boots, being outdoors, early mornings, late nights, and families working together.  It’s really, a beautiful and peaceful way to live life, which is why I think so many of us are so drawn to this style, as we crave this peaceful, family-focused type of environment in our homes.

I’ve shared this lovely Farmhouse style below with some pretty decorative products I really enjoy, and you can also Shop even more farmhouse styled products I like, on my  “Jaime Lyn’s Shop” Page.  Click on each product for all the details (& if you’re on your mobile, be sure to zoom out to see all the products I’ve included.)  I’ll be updating my Jaime Lyn’s Shop each month with NEW decor items, so check back often (and I’ll also be highlighting some of these products throughout the month on my social media telling you why I enjoy them, and how I’d use them in home design as well.)  Also, to give you a little more Farmhouse inspiration, you can follow my “Farmhouse Style” Pinterest Board on my Jaime Lyn Life by Design Pinterest page to see even more of this pleasant and popular style, as well as other interior design tips and looks I’m really enjoying.  I would LOVE to hear what you all think of farmhouse style, so please feel free to comment below.  And for a peek of my family and a bit of our own farm life.. scroll on down.  Have a beautiful day, friends! 

 
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“Some call it the middle of nowhere.  I call it the center of my world.”

We do combines & tractors, planting & harvest, late nights & early mornings… working till the “cows come home” way of life.

 

…and we do a whole lot of not taking ourselves too seriously too. 😉

Enjoy some timeless farmhouse style in your home!  Remember to comment below what you think of Farmhouse Style and what your favorite farmhouse decor ideas are!…I would love to hear!

My Trip to Magnolia Market at the Silos

Jaime Lyn Life by Design at Magnolia

Hey ya’ll, I’m back in Michigan from my trip to Waco, Texas visiting Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Table and Magnolia Market at the Silos.  My husband and kids surprised me with this trip for my 40th birthday, and I’ll always remember this celebration as one of my best birthdays yet!  I enjoyed an amazing breakfast at the Magnolia Table, shopped the Magnolia Market, had lunch at the Silos’ food trucks, toured the Seed and Supply Co. gardens, and made a birthday wish over one of Joanna Gaines’ famous cupcakes from the Silos Baking Co.  It was a memorable way to ring in my 40’s and the perfect time for me to launch this new design Blog I’d been working on!  I am so excited to tell you more about my trip, and share some helpful insight, tips, and sneak peeks of Magnolia!…

Magnolia Table

Magnolia Table | Diner in Waco TX

I started out at the Magnolia Table, Chip and Joanna’s famous Diner, and it was everything I expected it to be and more!  Every. little. detail was thought out from the covered, outdoor seating area where guests can comfortably wait for their tables, to the adorable Take Away market for shopping or light snacks, to the outdoor bistro for enjoying an iced coffee while you wait…and that was all before we even went inside!  There’s so much I want to share about the Magnolia Table and their amazing food (yes the biscuits are that good!)…and because the diner is in a separate location from the Silos, I think it deserves a post all in itself, so I’ll be doing another post just on the Magnolia Table, soon!..so watch for that!  Until then, all I can say is, if you are anywhere near Waco, TX… take the time, wait the wait, and go!  The Magnolia Table is located at 2132 S. Valley Mills Dr. | Waco TX and is open Monday thru Saturday from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Magnolia Table | Waco TX
Magnolia Table | Chip & Joanna Gaines Diner
Menu at Magnolia Table

Magnolia Market at the Silos

When I first arrived near the Magnolia Market at the Silos, located at 601 Webster | Waco, Texas, I could see the Silos far in the distance… you can NOT miss them, and oh the excitement I had… my husband who is a farmer himself and owns silos, granaries and elevators looked at me as if I were nuts… we have these all over the place at home and I barely acknowledge them, but here I acted like I had just seen Elvis while driving up to these larger-than-life silos!  Oh but you have to watch the show y’all to get it, right?

We arrived a little before noon on a Friday and Magnolia was busy.. but festive.  Everyone I seen there was happy!…the guests, the staff, the birds… it’s just a happy, casual, welcoming place to enjoy time!  So…let me take you inside!

Silos Baking Co.

Silos Baking Co. | Waco TX

The Silos Baking Co. is Joanna Gaines’ famous on-site bakery, located in the white building with black and white awning, at the corner of the Silos property.  The bakery is adorable.. designed with white subway tiles, exposed beams, white marble, black accents, and the most adorable chalkboard-esk signage listing the baked items for sale.  On busy days (disclaimer:  I think every day there is busy) there is a covered area outside next to the bakery, where guests can wait their turn to enter inside.  I was given a little menu card and pencil to decide what I wanted to order, so once inside there was hardly any wait.  I got the Lemon Lavender, Shiplap (of course!), Strawberries n’ Cream, and The Classic cupcakes… and oh my goodness, they were good!  Helpful Tip:  Get your cupcakes on your way out, at the end of your day, as it is HOT in Texas, and the last thing you want to do is walk around with melting cupcakes, or stop in a bit early to enjoy a pastry at 7:30 am before The Market opens at 9 am (and the bigger crowds start rolling in.)  The bakery is open Monday thru Saturday 7:30 am to 6 pm.

Silos Baking Co.
Silos Baking Co. Order Menu
Silos Baking Co.
Silos Baking Co. Cupcakes!
Enjoying the Silos Baking Co.

The Silos, The Lawn, & the Food Trucks

Silos at Magnolia

These areas of the Silos feel like a big family reunion with a community of people you don’t know, but visit with like you’ve been friends for years!  The Lawn is a huge outdoor space right in the middle of the property for kids and adults alike to play yard games, lounge around, and relax in the sun.  The Silos make the most unique backdrop, and if you come from an Ag background like we do, you can really appreciate the authenticity of how the Silos, and the elevator were untouched and left in their very original state, with the rest of the complex designed and developed around it.  Lovely!  There are picnic tables on the stage area in front of the silos, and also a large covered pavilion with fans and misters (next to the Lawn) to find shade and to cool off a bit while you enjoy an easy lunch from the many food trucks.  The Food Trucks add to the festive flare of the Silos, like a small town festival has just rolled into town for guests to enjoy pizza, hot dogs, mac n cheese, Alabama sweet tea, and popcorn (and so much more!… what I like to call, happy food!)  There’s even a Silos Baking Co. food truck with some of the bakery’s signature items, so if you don’t want to wait in the bakery’s line, that is another nice option.  We really enjoyed this festive space, and had some good old-fashioned fun!

The Magnolia Silos
The Elevator
Food Trucks at the Silos
Lawn Pavilion at Magnolia

The Seed and Supply Co. and The Gardens

Seed + Supply

This space is located in the back corner of the grounds and is so peaceful and tranquil.  The gardens are filled with flowers, herbs, and veggies, and is cared for beautifully.  I got the feeling I was taking an afternoon stroll through a friend’s personal backyard garden.  I loved the little chalkboard signs marking the various plantings, the wood planter boxes, brick paved paths, and the aroma from the plants.  We ended at the Seed and Supply Co., a little garden shed of sorts with double doors, opening up to an intimate shopping experience filled with seeds, herbs, flower canisters, garden tools, candles, gardening books, and other outdoorsy decorative pieces.  It’s a very pretty area of the Silos property and I wouldn’t miss seeing it when you go!

Magnolia Seed + Supply Co.
Magnolia Gardens
Magnolia Seed + Supply Garden Shop

The Magnolia Market

Magnolia Market

The Magnolia Market is the mecca shopping experience for Fixer Upper, and Chip and Joanna Gaines fans.  The minute you walk into The Market, it oozes the look and feel you get when you see one of their renovated Fixer Upper houses on the show…the textures, the colors, the smells, the natural and casual elements.  The Market is open Monday thru Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, and we went on a Friday and Saturday (Saturday being much busier.)  I found candles, wreaths, florals, furniture, table linens, dishes, Jimmy Don signs (of course y’all!), and so much more!  It’s so fun to just enjoy casual shopping in the setting of this beautiful and authentic granary, with high, open-structured ceilings, shiplap lining the walls, black wrought iron accents, and natural wood displays and open trusses throughout… I really felt I had stepped into a Magnolia home showcase!  Helpful Tip:  Bring an extra suitcase for your findings…or a U-haul!  😉  Really, though… I would recommend picking up what you can easily pack for those momento pieces you want to remember buying at The Market.. candles, mugs, even a small Jimmy Don sign.. and either ship the rest home (which they offer as a service at check-out) or shop those bigger items online and have them delivered to your home (which I’ve heard is less shipping expense, but make sure that piece you want in the store is available online, otherwise buy it/ship it from the store.)

Magnolia Market at the Silos
Enjoying the beauty of the Magnolia Market
Magnolia Market
Magnolia Granary
Jimmy Don Signs at Magnolia

Recap

  • You can definitely see The Magnolia Market at the Silos in one day, but I would recommend two days, using the first day to really take it all in, and the second day, as time to go back and leisurely enjoy the parts you loved, and purchase the things you had your eyes on.
  • I was pleasantly surprised at the affordability of everything… from food to the merchandise, everything was very reasonably priced, and I felt very similar to what I would spend at a normal shopping day with my family in Michigan.
  • The staff is so super friendly and extremely helpful, and welcoming; anything you need…they are there ready to be of service!
  • I was impressed by how every.little.detail was thought out and the whole property was laid out and organized to be a welcoming place of leisure and fun… places for kids to run off energy, areas to get out of the sun, ways to get through lines quickly, and places to sit and just enjoy the scenery.  It really was a pleasant couple of days of good, wholesome, old-fashioned fun for us… kind of what the soul needs more of in our busy, fast-paced lives.

My Travel Notes

  • We flew into Dallas Fort Worth airport (straight flight from Detroit to Dallas) and rented a car… note:  the car rental place is a bus ride and a distance away, so especially for your return flight – allow at least an hour travel time for this.
  • There is parking all over the place at the Silos and even a trolley service for lots farther away.  We parked at the lot across from the Baptist Church, right next to the Silos, paying $10 – what a financial blessing Magnolia must be for this church!…wonderful!
  • We stayed at The Hotel Indigo – nice!! and only 3 blocks about from The Silos.  We had one of the best meals there too at the Brazos Bar & Bistro (if you go, I recommend you get their stuffed chicken avocado platter, their cheese platter, and for your entree, the spinach stuffed chicken…all heavenly!)  Even if you don’t stay there, it’s a great place to stop (very close to the Silos) for a nice dinner on your way home.  Location:  211 Clay Ave | Waco, TX.

Other Fun “Fixer Upper/ Magnolia” Things to Do while in Waco

The Original “Magnolia Store”:

  • Visit the original “Magnolia” Store – Joanna’s original store she had years ago, before her Fixer Upper fame, and now is their “Magnolia Warehouse Shop” – open Thursdays-Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, where they offer their last chance items & slightly damaged products at a discount.  Located at: 3801 Bosque Blvd | Waco, TX

Fixer Upper Houses:

  • Drive by some of the Fixer Upper houses from the Show…. we were able to catch these two beauties below and I knew the minute we drove by they were one of Chip & Joanna’s Fixer Upper homes.. you can just tell by their signature style:
Gorman House, Located:  Corner of 20th Street & Gorman Avenue | Waco TX
Beanstalk Bungalow, Located:  Corner of 28th Street and Gorman Avenue | Waco, TX

Laverty’s Antiques:

  • Stop by Laverty’s – The Antique Shop Joanna hits up for many of her decorative pieces she uses to stage homes.  When we dropped by, they were closed and it looks like they only re-open when they have enough merchandise to re-fill their showroom, but by the off chance they’re open, it would be fun to browse, or at least get a good photo op!  Located at: 3520 600 North 18th Street | Waco, TX.
Laverty’s Antiques

Harp Design Co:

  • Shop at Harp Design Co. – Clint Harp and his wife Kelly’s handmade wood furniture and home furnishings shop…if you watch Fixer Upper, you’ll know Clint as the craftsman who made some of Joanna’s beautiful furniture pieces she used in her Fixer Upper homes.  Clint and Kelly also have a spin-off show of their own called Wood Work, just in it’s first season on the DIY Network.  Location of Harp Design Co.:  808 N 15th Street | Waco TX
Harp Design Co.

Spice Village Collection of Shops:

  • And if you desire to do more shopping while in Waco, I suggest you visit the boutiques at Spice Village – This is a major hub for boutique shopping with over 60 boutiques under one roof.  You’ll find home decor, clothing, accessories, gifts, stationary…anything gift and boutique-esk (is that a word?), they have it!  There’s also some nice restaurants near there as well.  Location: 213 Mary Ave | Waco, TX
Spice Village | Waco TX

And that’s my wrap-up of my 40th birthday trip to Magnolia in Waco, Texas!  What a fun trip!  The designer, mom, and entrepreneur in me left Magnolia feeling so inspired and I can’t wait to visit again!  If you love this leisurely type of getaway, and are a Fixer Upper or Chip and Joanna Gaines fan like myself, I would definitely recommend going for a destination trip.  And even if you’ve never watched the show but are anywhere near the Waco, TX area for travel, make sure to take a little time to stop by the Magnolia Silos or eat at the Magnolia Diner; you won’t regret you did!

Jaime Lyn Life by Design Magnolia Silos

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I hope you enjoyed this Magnolia Post – share away, if you did!  I look forward to sharing much more interior design, lifestyle, and travel inspiration with you here at Jaime Lyn Life by Design!  Lots more to come!  Thank you so much for reading!  & to SHOP more FarmHouse styles I love, Click here!

Have a beautiful weekend, friends! ~ Jaime Lyn

Welcome to Jaime Lyn Life by Design!

 

Hi and welcome to Jaime Lyn Life by Design, my new Design and Lifestyle Blog!  This weekend I’m turning 40 (ahhh…how did that happen already?!) and thought what better way to celebrate than to finally launch this Blog that I’ve been working on creating the last several months.  I am really excited to start sharing helpful & creative interior design and lifestyle ideas, trends, tips, products, and more with you!  I’ll be sharing projects I’ve worked on (some of which are currently on the market), design looks I love, and tips I’ve learned along the way to better design and manage home & life.  I truly hope you will gain fresh, new ideas to use in your home!  You can stay in touch with me here at Jaime Lyn Life by Design by signing up for Email updates, and following me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest for even more design and lifestyle inspiration.

My family and our home in the country

A little more about me…

I live in Michigan and am married to my high school sweetheart and business partner husband, Mike, and have four children, a son and three daughters who are between the ages of 14 and 5.  Along with being a busy wife & mom, I am an entrepreneur and own and manage various businesses.  I have a degree in Interior Design and Business and have worked in both commercial and residential design, but in most recent years, I’ve focused my design trade on property development and real estate projects of our own (design/build, remodel, and investment properties.)  I also own a specialty business with my daughters called Kai Kai Brai, creating our own brand of Tell Me Anything Shared Journals and other gifts, and encourage my son with his own business, Country Crops Farmers Market.  My family life and work life is a mix of perfect chaos that just works for us, even as crazy as it can be some (most) days!  I’ll be sharing more about myself along the way, but really aim to share a lot of design & lifestyle inspiration here with all of you, creating… life by design!

&…fun news this weekend…!

This weekend as I celebrate my birthday and launch my Blog, I’m spending time in the coolest, most fitting place!  My hubby and kiddos surprised me with a 40th birthday trip to Waco, Texas and I’m so excited to scope out every inch of Magnolia!…I’ll share WAY more of this trip in a future post, but you can get some behind the scenes right now on my Facebook and Instagram!..so follow along with me, to see!

My Kiddos

Here’s a little sneak peak of what is to come on Jaime Lyn Life by Design…Master Bedroom Makeover…

Jaime Lyn Life by Design – Master Bedroom Makeover

And… some Farmhouse Style!  Shop More of this popular style here at my Jaime Lyn’s Shop!

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Thank you for visiting me at Jaime Lyn Life by Design.  I hope you will continue to follow along and find new ideas & inspiration for your home & life, along the way!

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